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The programmatic evolution of the lobby

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The reinvention of these pinch points for a more meaningful indoor/outdoor connection is driving the creation of intriguing prototypes that provide open-air amenity spaces, weather permitting, as welcoming zones for users that are great for buildings with little or no rooftop space nor access to green space. 1111 Brickell, Miami, Fla.

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

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This year’s finalists in the Policy & Regulatory Reform category include organizations focused on addressing historically lengthy processes, such as accelerating permitting and connecting LMI individuals to housing opportunities. zoning codes through a first-of-its-kind user-friendly online resource.

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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percent and transportation and warehousing which grew by 3.8 Located on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida, Cape Coral is the largest city between Tampa and Miami. From Miami, we can make the trip in only 15 hours, even with a layover.”. We received a concierge service and our permits were done in less than two weeks.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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In May 2013, CSX Transportation Inc. MIAMI: A GLOBAL LOGISTICS HUB. The Deep Dredge project is vital to the future success and growth of our seaport,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Carola A. Rendering of the Bayonne Bridge, as it will look after it is raised to permit passage of Post-Panamax container vessels.

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Home Stretch

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The expanded Canal will permit super-sized Post-Panamax container vessels to travel directly to the East and Gulf Coasts of the U.S. The big ports of Virginia, Baltimore and Miami already are at that depth. The same journey takes 22 days sailing though the Panama Canal to East Coast ports, including road and rail transport.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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This aids in long-distance transportation as well as long-time storage. Indiana’s robust transportation network for trucking, rail and air freight make it an attractive location to distribute food and beverage products to both national and international markets. Connecting lines enable transport to every major U.S.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Facets of Florida

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North Central Florida prospers with natural resources, convenience to large markets and intermodal transportation channels such as rail systems and commercial airports. It has two Foreign Trade Zones and a transportation network that includes an international airport, Page Field, a general aviation airport, and I-75.

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